Fifty More

Some great jobs (and plenty of Oktoberfest, etc. amusements) for you today.

1) The Association of American Medical Colleges is seeking a Government Relations Manager with 8+ years of experience in federal government relations, legislative affairs, public policy, health policy, higher education policy, scientific research advocacy, or related fields, including demonstrated capability leading major advocacy initiatives, legislative portfolios, coalition activities, or policy programs – $140k-$165k –  see also main career page 

2) The Edison Electric Institute is recruiting for a Manager, Social Media & Audience Engagement with 6-8 years of experience managing content across platforms including websites, social media & email marketing tools; background in policy communications & with energy issues preferred – $80k-$125k – see also main career page 

3-4) Moderate policy champion Third Way is recruiting for two roles – see also main career page

• Director of Communications, Climate & Energy Program – $125k-$140k – 8+ years of communications, public affairs, media, or advocacy experience desired, including developing strategy and managing staff
• Deputy Director, Unmoderated News – $105k-$125k – 5-7 years in digital communications & significant political experience sought

5-7) American Enterprise Institute

• Podcast Producer – $65k-$85k
• Research Assistant, Foreign & Defense Policy/Navy & National Defense Policy – $50k-$54k
• Research Assistant supporting the Survey Center on American Life – $50k-$54k

8) American Petroleum Institute – Manager, Paid Media – $93k-$126k

9) Central Intelligence Agency – Graphic Designer – multiple roles available – $63k-$158k

10) Center for Transnational Environmental Accountability – Legal & Policy Associate – $47k+ – JD required – apply by Oct. 16

11) Chesapeake Bay Foundation – Philanthropy Assistant – mid Nov. 2026-mid Jan. 2027 – $21/hr – Annapolis, MD – apply by Oct. 16

12-13) CPAC Foundation

• Press & Editorial Coordinator
• Social & Audience Content Coordinator

14) Deloitte – Communications Specialist/Manager, Office of the CEO – $93k-$191k – location flexible – apply today, Sept. 17 

15) Federal Railroad Administration – Government Affairs Specialist – $85k-$133k – apply by Sept. 29

16) First Focus – Senior Director of Digital Advocacy & Marketing 

17-20) FTI Consulting – DC, New York or Chicago except as otherwise noted

• Director, Cyber Crisis Communications – $102k-$173k
• Digital Rapid Response Director – $99k-$172k
• Editorial Content Strategist, Digital & Insights – $86k-$141k
• Consultant, Public Affairs/Healthcare & Life Sciences – $68k-$91k – DC-based

21-23) GEICO

• Director, Marketing/Brand Communications – $140k-$229k – Bethesda, New York or Chicago
• Manager, Communications Strategy & Execution for Corporative* Initiatives – $88k-$157k – Bethesda, New York, Buffalo, Cleveland or Chicago – *not sure if they might be meaning cooperative here; but corporative is used twice
• Communications Specialist – $56k-$101k – Bethesda, New York, Buffalo, Cleveland, Chicago or Melville, NY

24-25) George Mason University

• Senior Director of Digital Engagement/Marketing & Communications, Advancement Dept. – low $150k – apply by Sept. 21
• HR Communications Specialist – part-time – $23-$25/hr – apply by Sept. 29

26) Georgetown University – Communications Manager supporting the Beeck Center for Social Impact + Innovation – $47k-$87k – apply by Sept. 25

27) George Washington University – Director of Development, Business School – $123k-$173k

28) Holton Arms School – Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications – $90k-$120k – see also main career page 

29-32) Humane Rescue Alliance

• Public Affairs Specialist – $60k-$70k
• Development Officer – $70k-$80k
• Development Assistant – $22/hr
• Public Affairs Specialist – $60k-$70k – Madison, NJ

33-34) Information Technology Industry Council – see also main career page

• Senior Manager of Policy/Trust, Data & Technology – $75k-$80k
• Communications & Digital Coordinator – $55k-$60k

35-37) Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

• Senior Director, Marketing and Communications supporting the Peabody Institute – $165k
• Associate Director of Donor Relations, Dept. of Medicine – $85k
• Senior Events Coordinator – $56k

38) Loudoun Water – Communications Specialist – $55k-$75k – Ashburn, Va.

39) Maryland Dept. of Social & Economic Mobility – Social Media Manager & Graphic Designer – $71k-$82k – Crownsville, MD – apply by Sept. 24

40-41) Montgomery County Council

• Legislative Aide – $64k-$83k
• Scheduler & Admin Aide – $64k-$83k

42) Mystery national advocacy organization – Director of Government Affairs – $140k – search manager by The Choice, Inc. 

43) Northrop Grumman – Senior Manager Public Relations – $159k-$239k – McLean, Va; Baltimore; Huntsville, AL or Redondo Beach, CA

44) Project on Government Oversight – Director of Policy – $128k-$144k – apply by Sept. 23 – see also main career page 

45) Public Lands Alliance – Director of Government Relations (pdf) – $85k-$95k – apply by Oct. 5 – see also main career pag

46) Scientific Research Corp. – Public Affairs Communication Specialist – $136k-$228k  – Secret clearance required

47-48) University of Maryland

• Program Director, Advancement Communications – $122k-$145k – apply by Sept. 23
• Associate Director, State Government Relations – $106k-$128k – apply by Sept. 27

49) U.S. Global Leadership Coalition – Communications Assistant – $42k-$46k

50) U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council – Communications Coordinator (pdf) – apply by Sept. 22 – see also main career page

Best wishes for a super-fun weekend from your favorite™ public affairs jobs – we have another jam-packed weekend rundown for you as Oktoberfest officially kicks off – see our sprawling Festival Season 2026 guide for future planning as well as some happenings further afield (Buena Vista, Lynchburg, Petersburg, Stratford, Lake Anna, Richmond, Havre DeGrace & Newark, DE) this weekend that we omitted from the already huge list below:

• Anne Arundel County Fair – Crownsville, MD – Sept. 16-20
• Alliance for the Bay Taste in DC – Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, Capitol Hill DC – Sept. 17
• Charles County Fair – La Plata, MD – Sept. 17-20
• Fair Winds Nautifest – Lorton, Va. – Sept. 18 
• 2 Silos Oktoberfest – Manassas, Va – Sept. 18-20
• Washington Ukrainian Festival – Silver Spring, MD – Sept. 18-20 
• Wundergarten Oktoberfest (scroll down for events) – NOMA DC – Sept. 18-Oct. 11
• Bluejacket Oktoberfest – Navy Yard/Nats Stadium DC – Sept. 19
• Dacha Beer Garden Oktoberfest Kickoff – Shaw, DC – Sept. 19
• Rustico Oktoberfest – North Old Town Alexandria – Sept. 19
• Red Bear Brewing OktoBEARfest – NOMA DC – Sept. 19
• Silver Branch Brewing Oktoberfest – Silver Spring, MD – Sept. 19
• Falls Church Festival/Taste of FC – Falls Church, Va. – Sept. 19
• H Street Festival – NE DC – Sept. 19
• Alexandria Oktoberfest – John Carlyle Square – Sept. 19
• Settle Down Easy Brewing Oktoberfest – Falls Church, Va. – Sept. 19
• RhinO'fest – Lost Rhino Brewing, Ashburn, Va. – Sept. 19
• Shipgarten Oktoberfest Kickoff – Tyson’s Corner – Sept. 19
• Reston Multicultural Festival – Reston Town Center – Sept. 19
• Middleburg Oktoberfest – Middleburg, Va. – Sept. 19
• Bluemont Fair – Bluemont, Va. – Sept. 19-20
• Baygrass Music Festival – Sandy Point State Park/Annapolis, MD – Sept. 19-20